Looking for a brave mechanic

Hi,

I am really sorry to say that for certain reasons, I have had my 1980 ZX in my garage since 1996. I used to take it out for runs every week, but the last time I tried, the clutch linkage snapped. I don't think this is that big of a deal as I had a Subaru FF1 whose linkage would snap on me every 300 miles or so and I would just make sure I always had cotter pins and would fix it on the roadside. What I do know is a problem is that I did not disconnect the battery or anything in all this time.

My situation now is, I had a major house fire last year and I am finally able to start the demolition and rebuild process. I would like to take this opportunity to have the car towed to someone, or some business, who could get it back into running condition for me. I am in no hurry once the car is towed, if someone wants to take their time, months even, that is fine.

Also, I remember reading several years ago in my local paper, the Hunterdon Democrat, that there was a Z enthusiast who worked on them who lived in Bethlehem Township NJ. Cannot find the article, so I don't know his name.

Can anyone help, or at least point me in the right direction? By the way, the mileage is 26K.

Thanks,

Linda

Welcome to the forum!

i dont know much about the 280Z but i wish i could take you up on your offer regardless. Most of the people i know work only on the Z32. plus i dont live in NJ i just wanted to post this to let you know people are here an listening. I wish you the best of luck and welcome to Zen

Thanks so much for the reply! It is good to know people are reading this. I am thinking I may have to bring it to the Nissan dealer.. yuck. Linda

Check w. Barry (NJ), he may not come on here very often but if you pm him I'm sure he would help you out.

http://www.zenthusiast.net/profile.forum?mode=viewprofile&u=7

Thanks so much! I just sent him a message. Linda

I am not sure how far away from me you are but so far we (my business) has built two 1983 Datsun 280Z's. I'm guessing yours is the non turbo?


On a side note... welcome to ZEN, it's nice to welcome another older model Z. Feel free to post up some pictures of the 280Z so we can all drool

~Christina

Hi Linda,

I saw your PM today and replied.

Best, Barry